Dealing with finances can be complicated. Community Credit Union encourages members and all of Androscoggin County to increase their financial literacy and offers many great resources to assist with this. Visit www.communitycreditunion.com and you will find:
Googolplex, an online resource center that features interactive games, videos and colorful stories dealing with money matters and life issues for students in elementary, middle and high school.
Home & Family Finance, an online resource center that features articles, blogs, quizzes, videos and podcasts on financial topics relevant to families, small business owners and homeowners.
Money Mix, an online resource center that features articles and blogs by 20-somethings about college loans, buying a home, applying for employment and traveling.
Plan It Retirement Toolkit, an online resource center loaded with interactive tools and timely features for individuals preparing and planning for retirement.
Guides to Independence, a web tool that teaches teenagers money management skills focusing on spending, saving, managing and borrowing in a quick and fun format.
Anytime Adviser, an interactive website that features seven expert financial coaches that are accessible online, anytime. The interactive coaches educate through games, quizzes, calculators and simulations, providing expert advice each step of the way.
Pocket Cents, a resource produced by NCUA in an effort to increase financial literacy and awareness of Credit Unions in young people. It highlights the history of credit unions, time value of money, currencies around the world, why money is used and other financial topics.
Scholarship Applications are available online to provide at least a $500 scholarship to a local high school senior who is furthering their education by attending a College or University. The deadline is April 30th each spring for a graduating senior whom is a member of Community Credit Union.
Budget Blueprint encourages consumers to develop their own spending plans. This easy-to-use budget work sheet will help you see where your money is going and will help you adjust your spending where needed. The new online format allows you to input expenses and income while listing individual savings goals.
Net Worth Calculator measures the difference between what you own and what you owe. Knowing your net worth is part financial fitness checkup and part planning tool.
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